According to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs, in August 2025, China exported 1.63 million tons of steel bars, a year-on-year increase of 51.0%; the cumulative exports from January to August were 12.25 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 52.2%.

In August, China exported 5.63 million tons of steel plates, down 15.1% year-on-year; from January to August, the cumulative exports were 48.08 million tons, down 0.1% year-on-year.

Other export details are shown in the table:

Source: General Administration of Customs Data

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